It was a slugfest, but the Celtics fought through and held off the Los Angeles Lakers last night at the Staples Center, 87-86. Many will point out that the Lakers were playing without Kobe Bryant, but I don't hear those same people cutting the Celtics any slack when they play without KG or Pierce. Everyone … Continue reading Celtics Beat L.A.
Week Log: From Melting Pots To Potholes
If the Olympics can be seen as the sports world's melting pot, they're certainly one in the blogging world as well. We've got an interesting bag of blogs today and things kick off in Vancouver. Winter Olympics We'll start with the almighty buck, as The Sporting Blog has NBC flexing some muscle after the Winter … Continue reading Week Log: From Melting Pots To Potholes
Celtics/Lakers, Trade Deadline, Branch Wants To Return
There are a number of good topics out there today, as the Celtics are in Los Angeles to take on the Lakers, and will likely have a new member of their team (Nate Robinson). There is also the possibility that Danny Ainge could pull something else off before this afternoon's 3:00PM trade deadline. Also, Deion … Continue reading Celtics/Lakers, Trade Deadline, Branch Wants To Return
Celtics Hold Off Kings
The Celtics once again held a double-digit lead in last night's game, only to see the young Sacramento Kings come back to take a brief lead in the fourth quarter. This time though, the Celtics had enough to hold off the Kings, who certainly didn't help themselves with 2-10 free throw shooting in the fourth quarter. … Continue reading Celtics Hold Off Kings
Celtics Go Back To The Grind
The long All Star Weekend is past, and the Celtics look to get back to work as they kick off the unofficial second half of the season with their traditional February West coast swing. With the trade deadline coming up on Thursday, talk continues that the Celtics are trying to make a move to position … Continue reading Celtics Go Back To The Grind
Adam Kilgore Heading Down To D.C.
We'll lead off this morning with the news that Boston Globe Patriots beat writer Adam Kilgore will be leaving the paper to go down to Washington D.C. and take over the Nationals beat for the Washington Post. The move is said to be a personal one, rather than a professional one, as Kilgore is taking a job … Continue reading Adam Kilgore Heading Down To D.C.
Week Log: One Flame Extinguished, Another One Lit
Today feels a little like sitting in the middle of a busy intersection. We've got a Super Bowl just concluded, both the B's and C's on the eve of a winter interlude, and the engines turning over to start a new baseball season. And, of course, the Olympics are torching up tomorrow, which is where … Continue reading Week Log: One Flame Extinguished, Another One Lit
Yet Another Celtics Meltdown
For the tenth time since Christmas day, the Celtics blew a double digit lead, and lost to the New Orleans Hornets 93-85 in a game that was just painful to watch in the second half. This team is in serious need of a jolt. Bad habits bug Celtics - Frank Dell'Apa has the depressing game story … Continue reading Yet Another Celtics Meltdown
Bruins Win Two In A Row? Really?
The Bruins have been awful for a long stretch this season, but they haven't packed it in just yet. Last night they defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in the sudden death shootout for their second win in a row. Bruins shoot down Sabres, 3-2 - Joe Haggerty has the game story and talking points on this … Continue reading Bruins Win Two In A Row? Really?
A Mixed Bag on Tuesday
With none of the locals in action last night (besides the Beanpot) it's a mixed bag of top links this morning: Why you sign Josh Beckett, today. Curt Schilling weighs in on Josh Beckett entering the last year of his contract, and takes a shot at Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe in the process. These … Continue reading A Mixed Bag on Tuesday
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